Ok guys, got a problem. I've read through a lot of the thread, but I've already forgotten some of what I read. And when I tried to use the Tarkan adapter with a 128 gig SDXC card (or I've actually tried 3 different ones), I get the iPod to boot up. But then when I plug it into the computer, it refuses to see it as an iPod, and iTunes won't do the restore. Just says it's an Unknown Device. I've tried reloading drivers to no avail. I did format the card to FAT32 successfully, so that's out too. Any other ideas? I really hope it's not the logic board...

Ok guys, got a problem. I've read through a lot of the thread, but I've already forgotten some of what I read. And when I tried to use the Tarkan adapter with a 128 gig SDXC card (or I've actually tried 3 different ones), I get the iPod to boot up. But then when I plug it into the computer, it refuses to see it as an iPod, and iTunes won't do the restore. Just says it's an Unknown Device. I've tried reloading drivers to no avail. I did format the card to FAT32 successfully, so that's out too. Any other ideas? I really hope it's not the logic board...

I'm now wondering if I can somehow shave off a millimeter or two from the SD adapter so that it will fit without a tight struggle? I will try.

HA! I tried last night. You need more than a millimeter. I used a vibrating sander to take some of the black plastic at the end of the crappy green adapter. Not enough. I thought about peeling the aluminum off of the battery. I just thought about it. Edited by dr408517 - 7/30/14 at 6:14pm

As the hard drive was crashed when I bought it (figured, hey, $30, maybe this mod will give me a $50 ipod), I don't know. I do know that if I remove the CF card itself from the socket, that I can use the computer to charge the ipod. Otherwise, the computer disconnects from it and it won't even charge. I've read a few places that offer some suggestions regarding drivers, but none of them have worked.

HA! I tried last night. You need more than a millimeter. I used a vibrating sander to take some of the black plastic at the end of the crappy green adapter. Not enough. I thought about peeling the aluminum off of the battery. I just thought about it.

Do you mean the crappy green ZIF - CF adapter?

I was thinking maybe I could shave the CF-SD adapter, while using a Tarkan ZIF - CF board.

I'm not familiar with a green SD adapter but maybe I'm way off here and this only has a hope of working with an actual CF card due to it being thinner than the CF-SD adapter is?

Also you say you sanded black plastic at "the end" where I was thinking due to a thickness issue this would be shaving off the top or bottom and not the end which I think of as the edge or side.

Just trying to clarify what you tried, I thought perhaps removing the label/sticker from an SD adapter and maybe the aluminum top plate too (probably exposing the SD card) that it might be thin enough for this.

I received the 2000mA battery today, but I won't have time to mess with this until the weekend.

I was thinking maybe I could shave the CF-SD adapter, while using a Tarkan ZIF - CF board.

I'm not familiar with a green SD adapter but maybe I'm way off here and this only has a hope of working with an actual CF card due to it being thinner than the CF-SD adapter is?

Also you say you sanded black plastic at "the end" where I was thinking due to a thickness issue this would be shaving off the top or bottom and not the end which I think of as the edge or side.

Just trying to clarify what you tried, I thought perhaps removing the label/sticker from an SD adapter and maybe the aluminum top plate too (probably exposing the SD card) that it might be thin enough for this.

I received the 2000mA battery today, but I won't have time to mess with this until the weekend.

Very sorry-I was speaking of the green mSata-zif adapter. But, I'm a bit surprised the Tarkan SD won't work. I didn't think the config was thicker than a 30gb HD.

I have a v5.5 iPod Video that's been rockboxed since I bought it (second hand). Hadn't used it in a while as I now have an iBasso DX50 as my travelling companion. Trouble is the middle button is not working. Easy fix or is it now time to open it up and do the Tarken mod?

I had a "Data abort at 00040308 (0)" error (now with added screen burn of the error), but managed to switch it off and now it won't switch back on...

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Well the battery ran out so that cleared the error. I have it charging and it boots into RockBox and the next track comes up. THen the iPod just switches off with a click (and a quiet whistle as the HDD spins down). Putting the iPod next to my ear, I can hear what sounds like the disk accessing before it switches off. Is this the click of death?